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[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
this tool is only for the Sony s1bootloader...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] ds2k5:
Thanks, the Shop told me the LINK to the Tool.

But how to detect if a s1booloader is on the device ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] alias_neo:
You misunderstand.

If it's not a Sony tablet/phone (it's not), this will not work. The shop lied to you.

It's a generic tablet, if the bootloader is unlocked you can use fastboot to flash new firmware (assuming you can find any for that thing), NOT flash tool.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] ds2k5:
OK Thanks

:( too bad, need a tool somebody a idea ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] alias_neo:
No problem,

Like I said, make sure your device has fastboot and use that.

With the tools on your path type "adb reboot bootloader", if it works you have fastboot, you can then do "fastboot flash boot boot.img" etc to flash, PLEASE, PLEASE don't use anything in this thread, find the correct firmware for your device or you WILL brick it.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] ds2k5:
thanks a lot, may be i have a solution

with the Firmware i got the Tool: Smart Phone Flash Tool v3.1248.0.96 (from MediaTec Inc.), and a MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc.txt

so i tryed to calculate the Length (Region address: 0x00000000034E4000, begin address: 0x00000000034E4000, End Address: 0x0000000015BD067B)

now i am trying to read back the "SYSTEM.IMG" Start Adress: 0x00000000034E4000 Length: 0X126EC800 (orginal Size: 302.002 KB)

an then flash the orginal rom but with my SYSTEM.IMG insted of the orginal

hope this works, my SYSTEM.IMG i read back has the same size: 302.002 KB
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] dhruvaz:
Why am i getting cannot identify you device ? i am using beta 6... I've tried different drivers.. (its SGP 321 ) I was thinking of downgrading to root. I've checked my bootlocker unlock allowed: Yes.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
This tool is for xperia Z-ZL only.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] dhruvaz:
So not for sony Z tablet? then why its posted in tablet forum ? I mean the links.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
You may ask that where you got the links from, not here. This is C6602/C6603 and whatever model number the ZL has only.

If I'd link this thread to some porn page, you'd barely ask the porn page operator why I - I as in schaggo - linked his page to this forum. Rather the other way round, eh?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] ds2k5:
Sorry my FAULT

Length: 0X126EC600 is the right size!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Fishmanzero:
Don't worry it works for Tablet Z, C690x is in the device list.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] darkylight:
stuck while rooting :(

rooting xperia z LB, stuck here please help... :(

03/042/2013 12:42:10 - INFO - Android version : 4.1.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g6df7905-02327-g1aa3092 / Build number : 10.1.1.A.1.253

03/042/2013 12:42:16 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

03/042/2013 12:42:16 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\su to /data/local/tmp/su

03/042/2013 12:42:16 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Superuser\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

03/042/2013 12:42:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\onload.sh to /data/local/tmp/

03/042/2013 12:42:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\getroot.sh to /data/local/tmp/

03/042/2013 12:42:17 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\install-recovery.sh to /data/local/tmp/

03/042/2013 12:42:18 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\RootMe.tar to /data/local/tmp/RootMe.tar

03/042/2013 12:42:40 - INFO - Look at your phone. Choose Service Test, then Display.

03/042/2013 12:42:40 - INFO - Waiting for uevent_helper rw
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] mandarjoshiin:
Man..! How r u trying to do it?? With the old rooting toolkit method by Doomlord? It doesnt work anymore.. There are several threads about that.. Did u search???

---------- Post added at 03:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:23 PM ----------

Please use this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2283673
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] darkylight:
am doing it with the beta6 flashtool posted here, am trying your link.. thanks
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] dhruvaz:
I think that is for Sony Z phone and not tablet. (the tft files in the linked post)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] rabz_82:
does it work if bootloader unlock status is 'NO' ?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Flashtool cannot root .253 firmware. you must downgrade then root then install recovery for locked bootloader then install .253 from recovery using a recovery image.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] vijay.alapati:
Cannot download the file

Hi, Tried to download but files are no longer available to download :crying: ? Can u post a new link, thx :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Check my signature and get it from there. I haven't updated OP yet
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] vijay.alapati:
thx

Thanks Dude
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] caqo71:
I'm just wandering if this "BETA 6" tool was made to work with Xperia Z devices, and Xperia Z devices was released along ago... but this works very friendly and functionallity with Xperia Z devices............... What it's needed to make this Flashtool a final build?.

Sorry, but I'm asking this because this beta works very well, but there is a lot of people that doesn't use this just because it is a BETA build.

How much time is needed to name this Xperia Z (BETA6) tool as a final one?.

Thanks for the hard work. :good:
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
0.9.11 is the final build ... no more beta6. I just need too feed the changelog on homepage and update all FT threads :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] caqo71:
Thanks Androxyde, all clear. :cowboy:
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] SamdungSpambot:
hi can someone please reupload the files they are all down..

need windows version

never mind.. downloading 9.11.0

tried to unlock the bootloader and everything seemed to be ok, but now the phone just keeps bootlooping...

someone please help me
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Click the disaster recovery link in my signature :)

-- EDIT FROM PC --

This is the link

:p
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] NoSubstitute:
Referring to your signature again, mate. :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
True, lol, using the xda dev app it's not really easy to paste in a link... That and I was being lazy-helpful :p

-- EDIT FROM PC --

Fixed it ;)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] SamdungSpambot:
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH... just woke up after a rough nights sleep and SUS got my phone up and running

going to put my sim back in now...

i think the bootloader is relocked now... if i want to unlock it again can i restore it via the same process?

FYI - yes the reset button on the back of the zl when pressed will vibrate a few times and screen stays black
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Can you take a snapshot of the reset button for me to add to the disaster thread? It will make it easier for ZL users to find it, PM me the link or add it to the disaster thread, thanks :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
I noticed that this new version of Flashtool also decrypts the fifth (smallest) "FILE_XXXXXXXXX" file from Sony Update Service, the one that wasn't there with the early firmware releases for Xperia Z.

This file seems to contain 'preset1.ta'. What's the use of that file and should we exclude it (like 'simlock.ta') when creating FTF files to share on xda?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] SamdungSpambot:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2155864

there's a graphic right here...but i can get a real picture for you in the afternoon after my soccer game

also ran the bootloader unlock again through flashtool this time and it worked right away...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] HasseY:
Can I flash in CWM directly via flashtool?

I saw that there is a recovery.tar in device directory (such as C:\Flashtool\devices\LT15\recovery\CWM5) after the latest version installed (maybe it has been there before, but I did not check before). Does that mean I can flash in the correct version of CWM directly to my device without download other packages?

I have had problem to find a correct kernel with CWM for my wifes old XP neo. She refuses to change the phone since she loves that phone so much :(

If you have other sugestions about where I can find a guide to flash in correct CWM to a Neo (ICS stock), I would be very grateful. x-Parts app does not work with it. The phone is rooted and unlocked.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
That will do, thanks :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Define:
No error message

I've found some issue in decrypting files from SUS.

It doesn't report an error when there are not enough space on disk. It just decrypts a part of files and opens the form for creating ftf.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] therealbroxy:
Hiya,

Should this work on my phone even though I have encrypted it (work requirement)

thanks
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] smardu:
There is something which i've seen in the latest version,

If BLU is requested and i'm rebooting in FlashMode than DATA is kept.

If BLU is requested and i'm rebooting in FastBoot mode then all data is erased.

Is this a normal behavior?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] 008bond:
All download links seem down for me. Anyone can give me a link/mirror to beta6?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
Download 0.9.11 from website. Beta6 is deprecated.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Yes, but you would have to reapply encryption if you wipe data, cache or do a factory reset, but that's kinda logical, right? :p
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] darkylight:
stuck here on my xperia Z plz help

17/025/2013 14:25:19 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\.\devices\busybox\1.20.2\busybox to /data/local/tmp/busybox

17/025/2013 14:25:19 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\su to /data/local/tmp/su

17/025/2013 14:25:19 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\subin\Supersu\Superuser.apk to /data/local/tmp/Superuser.apk

17/025/2013 14:25:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\onload.sh to /data/local/tmp/

17/025/2013 14:25:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\getroot.sh to /data/local/tmp/

17/025/2013 14:25:20 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\install-recovery.sh to /data/local/tmp/

17/025/2013 14:25:21 - INFO - Pushing C:\Flashtool\custom\root\ServiceMenu\RootMe.tar to /data/local/tmp/RootMe.tar

17/026/2013 14:26:05 - INFO - Look at your phone. Choose Service Test, then Display.

17/026/2013 14:26:05 - INFO - Waiting for uevent_helper rw
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
Only. 434 firmware version is rootable

Envoyé depuis mon C6502 avec Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] CLB-NL:
Anybody? Need a beta6 link for Windows...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
I quote myself in response to you:

Link in [MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION] 's signature.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
[MENTION=2807379]Androxyde[/MENTION]: why is this question being ignored? :(

I have a guide about creating FTF files with Flashtool, but currently I only advise to exclude 'simlock.ta'. I'd like to know if it is safe to include and flash 'preset1.ta'.

[GUIDE] Download ANY firmware customization from Sony & create an FTF with Flashtool
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] NoSubstitute:
Can't see signatures in tapatalk, so this type of response is usually pointless. If you put the time in to respond, you could as easily provide the actual link. Also, since this thread belongs to Androxyde, why doesn't he update post #1 with current information?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
You are the lazy one.

Post -> Mark -> Menu -> View in browser.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] snorfu:
So am i right that relock the bootloader don't erase all changes which the unlock have Made and sony if they search deep recognize what happened?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] -Sumsy-:
Hi I've got a replacement and when I try flashing firmware it blinks red then green and doesn't connect any ideas? It doesn't stay green like my old one did
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
Correct.

What you ask for is possible by backing up your whole TA (Trim Area) before unlocking and restoring it before sending it in. This has to be done before the unlock though, after the unlock the TA's content is irrecoverably altered.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
Although Sony will still know that you requested a bootloader unlock key. Your IMEI number gets blacklisted and service centers can check this blacklist.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
Bull, Sony will never know if you used the key. And your [country dependant] warranty will only be void when you actually use it. Having the key does not imply you used it. It implies you CAN.

If you backed up your TA partition and your phone shows a factory malfunction other then a fried CPU or something related to anything you can break using a custom kernel, you can make it look brand spanking new and they would never even know you used it.

Besides, a fabrication error still warrants them to repair your phone in many countries by law.

---------- Post added at 09:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:12 PM ----------

Mine is doing the same, since I've got it. You can prevent that from happening if you turn off your phone and wait 30-45 seconds before you try to flash it or to connect the phone and then reboot it using power+volup. As soon as you see the screen go black, slide the finger to voldown.

It's how I'm doing it, time and time again :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
No, but before you even can request your unlock key, you first need to accept these legal terms:

This is very clever of Sony, because if you accept those terms, they have the right to charge anything they want for repairs, even during the warranty period :)

I think you'd have a hard time proving that the malfunction is caused by a fabrication error and not because of you (possibly) unlocking your bootloader. Big companies like Sony have very good lawyers.

Of course if you restore your TA partition before sending your phone in, and the service center does not check the IMEI number (because they're lazy and they don't check this for each phone), they won't know :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] hiddenfr:
So, in this version (0.9.11.0) supporting unlock BL and save TA backup? I little bit confused see the info on 1st post

so I ask here, pardon me if that's a stupid question.

Thanks.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DevShaft:
In many countries legal terms like that are in conflict with the law and will not hold up in court. In The Netherlands Sony would be the one that should prove the device is malfunctioning because of the unlock. When they can only assume, they will lose and have to repair it.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
Read them again. Because no, they dont.

No modified software, no costs. No unlock, no modified software. No modified TA, no unlock. No Unlock, no costs.

I might add, the rest of the disclaimer does not include or exclude any additional points to this. It all circles the use, not the possession of the unlock key.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
That's all true in theory, but if your phone doesn't even boot anymore and the service center says they won't repair it (for free) because you requested a bootloader unlock key (and agreed to those terms), what are you going to do? Would you go through the hassle of going to court (which also costs money)?

Furthermore, when your phone is broken, you possibly won't even be able to restore your TA backup. These are all risks you should consider before unlocking the bootloader. Fortunately, Sony has awesome stock firmware, so a bootloader unlock isn't advisable for most users.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] schaggo:
If a manufacturer decides to be - barely a more appropriate word for it so you may forgive me for using it - a ****, so be it. Most don't though, fortunately.

The use of the key still has to be proven by the manufacturer. In Europe the general rule of thumb is in dubio pro reo. As the above only holds true for hardbricks and proper hardbricks are (a) quite complicated to proof anything off and (b) fortunately are very rare and quite hard to achieve, a manufacturer probably doesn't mind and does not go through the hassle to proof anything. The man-hours to invest probably cost more than the production of a unit itself. So yeah.

But true, if you do things to your device and not do them properly, have no clue what you do, don't read the FAQs, disclaimers, instructions and manuals and seriously EFF up your device, it's you to blame and a manufacturer would do right in doing exactly that. If the device implodes though by you doing something totally not dangerous and triggers world war 3, the manufacturer must have EFFED bigtime and should pay for that. No matter if you did or did not use the code. That I believe lawyers call causality.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Frozen_Duck:
Flashtool doesn't work

Got a little problem with my Xperia S (already running on the official JB):(. Tried to get into flashmode to unlock the bootloader but at the same time the computer states, that the device couldn't be recognized. Are there any new necessary drivers or am I just incapable of using the programm?

Edit: Solved the problem by using another computer
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] tjackbjorn:
I have this strange problem when trying to extract the system.sin in Flashtool. I can choose system.sin, but when I press the ''Extract data'' button, it fails. Check below what the terminal says. I'm using Nut's Ubuntuhost btw.

[xda@ubuntu:~$ sudo su

[sudo] password for xda:

root@ubuntu:/home/xda# cd FlashTool

root@ubuntu:/home/xda/FlashTool# ./FlashTool

Running as root.

JAVA_HOME not set. Using default value : ./x10flasher_lib/linjre32

(Flashtool:2855): Gtk-WARNING **: Attempting to store changes into `/root/.local/share/recently-used.xbel', but failed: Failed to create file '/root/.local/share/recently-used.xbel.ABXXZW': No such file or directory

(Flashtool:2855): Gtk-WARNING **: Attempting to set the permissions of `/root/.local/share/recently-used.xbel', but failed: No such file or directory

(Flashtool:2855): Gtk-WARNING **: Attempting to store changes into `/root/.local/share/recently-used.xbel', but failed: Failed to create file '/root/.local/share/recently-used.xbel.9JXXZW': No such file or directory

(Flashtool:2855): Gtk-WARNING **: Attempting to set the permissions of `/root/.local/share/recently-used.xbel', but failed: No such file or directory

Killed

root@ubuntu:/home/xda/FlashTool#

Edit: Wierd, it worked now.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] [NUT]:
I've replied to you in PM as well (tjackbjorn posted his issue here because i asked him to)

To make my answer in PM serve as a possible solution to others:

Running 'sudo su' is like running root as root which makes no sense, do sudo ./FlashTool when trying to run as root and do that only as last resort if running it as a regular user fails for some reason.

To clarify for anyone who is reading this: He used my VM from the DIY guide i did and the VM is running Ubuntu Linux.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
When you run Flashtool as root once, you should always run it as root then ... otherwise there can be permissions issues :) (I had so I give feedback) :)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Spectre51:
Can you clarify for us which files we can exclude from an FTF? Partition-image and simlock are ones that I have commonly excluded but what about the elabel and rpm.sin files?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] DooMLoRD:
TA files SHOULD be excluded

the following are not required to be flashed everytime

partition-image

elabel

prm

any others u want to know?
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Spectre51:
Nope just wanted to make sure about those. When you say are required every time are there certain times they should be flashed?

Sent from my Sony Xperia™ Z
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
Just include all SIN files (and exclude TA files) if you want to share your FTF. Otherwise it's incomplete.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] zippy01:
If you include ta files it just won't work :P
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Apollo89:
Not true. The latest version works with TA files. However, simlock.ta gets ignored automatically when flashing and preset1.ta gets flashed, but it only writes a couple of zeros to your TA.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] greglord:
If I would like to switch to another unbranded 423 version (currently I'm running Spain's unbranded), which of the should I EXCLUDE so that my CWM recovery stays, so do apps, their settings etc?

WIPE (all 3 UNTICKED!):

data

cache

appslog

EXCLUDE:

-recovery

- anything else here???
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] mljjlm:
Kernel and data.. But that can lead to a non booting device...
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] greglord:
Thank you.

I'll try. If that doesn't work. I'll just wipe everything and install FTF from scratch and use fastboot to install latest CWM or that other one that everyone is suggesting ^^

;) :silly:
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] lZooZl:
if i am running CM10.1 can i use the flashtool to make it stock?

and i downloaded a ftf file, but i am not able to see it in the list of files, i can only see an X10 one.

can somebody help pls
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] kamalmawa:
Copy the .ftf file to your computer C:\flashtool\firmwares folder

Then flash it. Yes flashtool is the only way to return to stock from CM
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] lZooZl:
i already placed the file in the folder but it is not showing on the flashtool application :/
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
Use the latest version from the OP.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Androxyde:
If they are not showing it means ftf file is corrupted

Envoyé depuis mon C6503 avec Tapatalk
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Osyx:
Just wanted to say that developer is spelled with one p, you've two in your singnature ;)
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Fodor Gábor:
bootloader relock

Hi!How to relock my bootloader,I have no backup from from TA partition!.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
The same way if you unlock it with this tool.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Fodor Gábor:
Please full instruction.

Thanks!
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
Click on blu button in flashtool and follow the instructions.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] Fodor Gábor:
I have tried.But unlock.I will relock.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] gm007:
Yes same button to unlock and relock.
[Xperia Z Original Android Development] LiberOz:
hey all

i`ve just updated the version with 244 but i couldnt root the device. in flashtool (im using the latest version) installed drivers etc. but when i pick the file XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly_10.3.A.0.423_Generic_NL.f tf it says INFO - Selected .... and not installing. thats why i have a problem with this rooting. please help me

thanks

01/048/2013 15:48:47 - INFO - <- This level is successfully initialized

01/048/2013 15:48:47 - INFO - Flashtool Version 0.9.11.0 built on 2013-06-04 22:50:00

01/048/2013 15:48:48 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging on

01/048/2013 15:48:50 - INFO - Connected device : Sony Xperia Z

01/048/2013 15:48:50 - INFO - Installed version of busybox : N/A

01/048/2013 15:48:50 - INFO - Android version : 4.2.2 / kernel version : 3.4.0-g3865184 / Build number : 10.3.1.A.0.244

01/056/2013 15:56:09 - INFO - Selected XperiaZ_C660X_KernelOnly / 10.3.A.0.423 / Generic_NL